About us
Twin Cities Hiking Meetup (TCHM) is for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts who want to join like-minded people to hike on the vast and varied trails in the Twin Cities. Our purpose is to provide a variety of hiking and outdoor opportunities in our area's beautiful natural settings that foster friendships and community. Our members share a strong commitment to leaving our parks, lakes and rivers the way we found them; we embrace a leave-no-trace philosophy.
While TCHM focuses on hiking and hiking related activities, other outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing may be offered. Hikes are held year-round and many of them include a social gathering afterwards! Most of our regularly scheduled hikes take place in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs, but don’t be surprised to see opportunities to hike in county and state parks outside the metro area.
When joining TCHM, please use your given name or nickname in your profile, along with a clear photo of yourself. This will help us identify you when we see you on a hike or other activity.
There is no cost to join TCHM. However, maintaining our Meetup account costs approximately $300 each year. Periodically we will initiate a fundraiser to help with these costs. Participation in fundraisers is welcomed and voluntary.
TCHM is a place for you to get some exercise, have fun and enjoy your favorite outdoor activity with people who share your interests.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming and harassment-free experience for all TCHM members.
Come join us!
Upcoming events
61
🐪Wed. Sunset Hike🌅 @ Richardson Nature Center -Bloomington
Richardson Nature Center - Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 8737 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN, USLet’s meet up for an invigorating mid-week hike on the trails at Richardson Nature Center/Hyland Park Reserve!
THE HIKE: Plan to hike about 4 miles in 1 ½ - 2 hours at a medium pace (18-20 minute mile). We will hike the rolling hills, to the wetlands, across the prairie to an overlook. The terrain is uneven and varies with wood chips, rocks, roots, loose gravel, snow, ice, mud and dirt.
Grippers and/or poles are recommended due to anticipated packed snow , slush and ice on the trail.
Sunset is around 5:30pm, so plan to bring a headlamp or flashlight, if you need it for low light conditions.FACILITIES: Modern restrooms and drinking water are available inside the nature center at the trailhead with none along the trail.
This is a Three Rivers Park, so FREE Parking!
Sorry, no dogs, +1s or children allowed. Only Twin Cities Hiking Meetup members who agree to these expectations and the Meetup Community Guidelines will be welcome on the hike.
IMPORTANT: Please honor your RSVP and if your plans change, update your status to Not Going as soon as you are aware, even if you are on the Waitlist.
HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.
Furthermore, all participants are expected to adhere to the guidelines agreed to when signing up for Meetup which can be reviewed at: Meetup.com > Policies and Community Guidelines > Community Guidelines (https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup)
We will meet in front of the Richardson Nature Center Building – up the trail from the parking lot. We will do introductions and start promptly at 4:35pm, so please plan ahead to ensure you are on time.
5 attendees
Past events
5950
Group links
Organizers
Members
20,668
